Prince
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Will Ex-Cichilasoma Festae males actually reach 20" in captivity? Will a 90 gallon setup work for one pair or a trio? Thanks.
EX-Cichilasoma Festae questions
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jonclark96
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I've never seen a 20" male, but they will get some size I them. I would be nervous about a 90 if they aren't divided. More than likely would end up with a beaten up female.
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Prince
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They aren't able to cohabitate with females? Or will the tank size exacerbate the issue?
rich_one
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Agree with Jon. Never seen a male quite that big, but may ultimately want a 6 foot tank for the pair.
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rich_one
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If they pair off, all others will be killed.
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dogofwar
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A 20" festae would be a monster....never seen one that big but anything's possible. They typically max out at maybe 14" or so.
They're pair fish, so a 3rd wheel would typically be beaten by one or the other (or both).
The best way to get a stable pair is to grow out a group of 6 or so. A 90g would be good for that. Once you have a pair, a 6' tank's going to be necessary...and certainly not a guarantee that they won't off each other.
Matt
They're pair fish, so a 3rd wheel would typically be beaten by one or the other (or both).
The best way to get a stable pair is to grow out a group of 6 or so. A 90g would be good for that. Once you have a pair, a 6' tank's going to be necessary...and certainly not a guarantee that they won't off each other.
Matt
Prince
The ONE who is The ONE
Thanks for all the info. Its a future any anyway. I want a 100+ gallon tank but that will have to wait until the basement if complete.
